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New government initiative seeks to combat elder abuse

The Australian government has launched a national plan it said will combat the abuse of older

21 March 2019

By Grace Ormsby

Inaugural summit launched for SME law firms

Lawyers Weekly is proud to announce the launch of a new summit, dedicated to boutique and mid-tier firms across...

21 March 2019

By Emma Musgrave

Alinta Energy undertakes first renewables gig

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised Alinta Energy on procurements for its Western Australia’s Yandin Wind...

21 March 2019

By Grace Ormsby

Pressure builds to move Tassie’s human rights laws into ‘modern world’

An Australian legal body has issued a series of letters to Tasmanian MPs, urging them to vote for amendments it says...

21 March 2019

By Emma Musgrave

Gindalbie Metals undergoes ownership overhaul

ASX-listed resources company Gindalbie Metals is undertaking both a demerger and an

21 March 2019

By Grace Ormsby

Law firms among those to feel implications of High Court appeal

An appeal being heard in the High Court of Australia today is set to have major implications for every employee and...

20 March 2019

By Emma Musgrave

NSW politics must address ‘manifestly inadequate’ CTP scheme

The compulsory third party system in NSW requires an urgent review, and political parties must address this flawed...

20 March 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Quinn Emanuel launches post-banking RC class action against IOOF

Business litigation and arbitration firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has announced it will file a class...

20 March 2019

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lawyers to be aided in fight against cyber criminals

With cyber crime at an all-time high, lawyers, real estate agents and conveyancers are being encouraged to safeguard...

20 March 2019

By Emma Musgrave

Macpherson Kelley nabs CIO heavyweight

Macpherson Kelley has appointed a new chief information officer who, it said, will drive the firm’s continuing...

20 March 2019

By Grace Ormsby